Rookie DeAndre Hopkins makes biggest impact list

There may not be a first-year quarterback who is expected to be an instant sensation in 2013, but Texans receiver DeAndre Hopkins is among seven players in position to make a big impact, according to an NFL.com article.

Hopkins is third on the list, behind Rams receiver Tavon Austin and Titans guard Chance Warmack.

Here’s what NFL.com said about Hopkins:

For the past 10 seasons, Andre Johnson has been as productive as just about any wide receiver in the NFL. He’s caught more than 800 balls and eclipsed 11,000 receiving yards. That’s quite impressive, considering he’s never had a legitimate No. 2 wideout to keep opposing defenses honest. Enter Hopkins. The former Clemson receiver broke the ACC’s single-season record for receiving touchdowns with 18 last fall and his combination of short-area quickness and ball skills will be a welcome addition to the Texans‘ passing attack. He should start right away and post 60-plus catches during his rookie campaign.